Must have 4 years of Retail Environmental design experience in retail, banking and/or quick service restaurants.This role is onsite in the Atlanta office (no relocation offered, must live in Atlanta area).POSITION SUMMARY: The Design Director aligns with strategies, branding concepts, and design initiatives. Responsible for creative developments on assigned accounts/projects. Works with Designers, Strategy Directors, Design Engineers, and Account Managers to produce creative work. Works cross-collaboratively to brainstorm ideas and follow the project direction. Candidate should have a strong background in Retail Design and Brand Communications. Must be comfortable as an experienced presenter and have regular client contact.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: While this is a design leadership role, it is essential to be a hands-on, working Design Director, responsible for driving a substantial portion of projects that can tie to the efforts of other creative team members.Provides leadership/motivation and directs the creative process, so that the creative team, environment, culture, capabilities, tools, and processes support the purpose and strategic goals of the company.Co-leads (with project management) a unified creative/project management process to execute project initiatives effectively.Ensures the timely development and execution of creative projects to assure profit goals are achieved.Oversees creative consultations with the account team to assure appropriate creative strategies, adequacy/accuracy of input, schedules, budgets, production support, necessary reviews, and client presentations.Participates in gathering and interpreting research and trends as it applies to client initiatives.Collaborates with other departments (engineering, procurement, project management, account management, business development & production) to maintain project standards and resolve conflicts.Supports and supervises assigned creative associates; oversees their execution of all creative efforts to insure that assigned projects are on strategy, budget, and schedule.Maintains outside professional relationships to assure the ongoing availability of specialized expertise, creative freelancers, and reputable studios when their services are required.Keeps the account team leaders aware of the use of outside services and materials to assure timely billing.Assures the staff adheres to established creative and company policies/procedures.Participates in new business efforts and RFP responses as assigned.Executes duties and assignments as directed in compliance with corporate guidelines and objectives.Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities.Able to communicate accurately, concisely, and compellingly to a variety of audiences.Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member.Displays a strong commitment to organizational success.Consistently complies with quality, service, and productivity standards and meets deadlines.Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, and materials.POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year College, University, or Art School in Fine Arts / Graphic Design / Retail Interiors / Architecture / Communications or a closely related field.Deep understanding of how to use and expand upon established client brand assets to develop campaigns, design programs, environments, and guest experiences that align with and support the respective brand.Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).Experience working on large design projects and branded programs in all facets of retail such as quick-serve restaurants and hospitality, and/or financial services.Seniority level DirectorEmployment type Full-timeJob function Design and Art/CreativeIndustries Design Services#J-18808-Ljbffr